With the opponents' silent, North opens one diamond. What call would you make?

A — You have the requisite 10 points and five-card suit for a two-club bid, but that strikes us as a poor choice with such a weak suit. We prefer one no trump.

Q 2 — Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ A K Q J 9 4 ♥ J ♦ K J 10 7 ♣ K 6

The bidding:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1♠Pass 2♣Pass

2♦Pass 3♣Pass

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What call would you make?

A — A suit of this quality doesn't need support from partner. Bid four no trump, Blackwood, and then bid the appropriate number of spades — five spades if he shows one ace and six spades if he shows two. Should he have no aces, submit your request for the title of "Unluckiest Man in the World." There is a long waiting list.

Q 3 — East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ K J 10 8 ♥ A K 10 9 5 2 ♦ 4 ♣ A 7

The bidding:

EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH

1♣1♥Dbl. Pass

3♣?

.Negative — values with no clear bid.

What call would you make?

A — We hate getting pushed around like this, but this hand has too much potential to sell out just yet. Bid three hearts.

Q 4 — Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ A 8 3 ♥ K 10 3 2 ♦ A K 9 8 ♣ A 10

The bidding:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1♦Pass 1♥Pass

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What call would you make?

A — This hand, with all its' values in prime cards, can easily be valued at 20 points. Bid four hearts.

Q 5 — East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ A 10 9 5 2 ♥ A 4 ♦ K J 5 ♣ K 10 4

As dealer, what call would you make?

A — There has been much discussion over the years about opening one no trump with a five-card major. There are plusses and minuses both ways, but there are no re-bids to show 15-17 points. You only have one chance to show a balanced hand in that range. We prefer one no trump.

Q 6 — Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ 7 ♥ K 6 5 3 ♦ A K 9 8 ♣ K 10 9 5

Right-hand opponent deals and opens one diamond. What call would you make?

A — This would be a mandatory opening bid, but it is usually right to pass with hands like this after an opponent opens. No five-card suit and no spade support — pass.